Jacob Joseph Heider, Los Angeles, CA/formerly Milton, WI (1987-2014)

Jacob Joseph Heider, son of Lori Blum and James Heider, passed away Feb. 19, 2014, in Los Angeles, CA, due to a heroin overdose. Jacob was born in Janesville, WI, on Sept. 21, 1987. He attended Milton Area Schools until he was accepted to the Wisconsin Challenge Academy, where he received his high school diploma. While at the academy, he excelled in many challenges receiving the “character development” award. Jacob entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Honolulu, HI. It was at this time his addiction became apparent. Jacob came home in hopes of finding a job and facing his addiction. During this time, Jacob had many jobs, but continued to struggle with his addiction. After the birth of his daughter, Kylee Rae, Jacob realized he needed help with his addiction. He entered into Sunshine Summit Lodge Narconon in Warner, CA. It was there that Jacob broke free of heroin, began to rebuild his foundation in hopes of a better life for himself and his daughter. He focused on eating healthy, working out, and finding the tools that would help him battle the demon (heroin) that took control of his life. Upon completion of the program, Jacob completed an internship and became a recruiting specialist for Narconon. With Jacob's strength and Narconon, the last 7 months of his life were the hardest, yet the happiest.

Visitation will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. with funeral service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES in Milton WI. Pastor Bill Beyer will officiate. A celebration of Jacob's life will follow at The Cove Bar, 319 Parkview Dr., Milton WI.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Sunshine Summit Lodge

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When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done and help me leave behind some reason to be missed, don't resent me and when you're feeling empty, keep me in your memories, leaving out all the rest.